International Conference on Research in Emerging Technologies and Strategic Business & The 10th International Seminar and Conference on Learning Organisation (ICRES-ISCLO)

A remarkable event has occurred!!

The International Conference on Research in Emerging Technologies and Strategic Business & the 10th International Seminar and Conference on Learning Organisation (ICRES–ISCLO 2025) was successfully held on December 11–12, 2025 at Telkom Corporate University Campus, Bandung, Indonesia, in a hybrid format (onsite & virtual).

Over two inspiring days, ICRES–ISCLO 2025 became a vibrant platform for researchers, scholars, professionals, and industry leaders to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and explore new research and collaboration opportunities—bridging the worlds of emerging technologies, strategic business, and learning organization.

This year’s program highlighted multidisciplinary discussions across a wide range of themes, including (but not limited to): Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Smart City, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Innovation Management, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance, Corporate Governance, Digital HR Transformation, Strategic Workforce Planning, Learning Organization, and more.

Day 1 — Thursday, December 11, 2025

Venue: Telkom Corporate University Campus, Bandung, Indonesia

Opening & Main Sessions

Day 1 began with participant registration, followed by welcoming and agenda announcements by the MC. The conference officially opened with:

Welcoming Speech & Conference Report
Dr. Muhammad Subhan Iswahyudi, S.T., M.Eng.
Conference Chair of ICRES–ISCLO 2025; Senior General Manager, Telkom Corporate University

Opening Speech
Willy Saelan
Chief Human Capital Officer, Telkom Indonesia

Global Research Ecosystem Introduction
Associate Professor Dr. Hendrati Dwi Mulyaningsih, S.E., M.M.
Co-Conference Chair of ICRES–ISCLO 2025; Founder & CEO, Research Synergy Foundation

The program continued with a group photo session and keynote addresses:

Keynote Speakers (Day 1)

Parman Sukarno, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Telkom University (TelU)
Topic: Strategic direction of Telkom University in strengthening global collaboration, innovative leadership, and academic contribution in the era of digital connectivity

Prof. Gadaf Rexhepi
South East European University, North Macedonia
Topic: Corporate Digital Responsibility—investigating the responsibilities of digital organizations in addressing sustainability challenges through an empirical framework and measurement model

Panel Discussion (Day 1)

Panel Discussion 1: Leveraging Research in Emerging Technologies for Strategic Business Advantage and Industry Leadership (ICRES) featured:

• Budi Satria Dharma Purba – CEO, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin)

• Thiru Nagarajan – VP & Head of Human Resource, IBM Asia Pacific

• Prof. Dr. Mohamad Yusoff Bin Alias – Director of Research Management Centre, Multimedia University (MMU), Malaysia

• Moderator: Rahma Yulia Prastiwi – Telkom Indonesia

The Day 1 main event concluded with appreciation tokens for speakers and panelists, followed by a lunch and prayer break before moving into the academic presentations.

Academic Parallel Presentation Sessions — Day 1

After the main sessions, the conference continued with Parallel Paper Presentation Sessions, held across multiple onsite rooms and virtual rooms:

Parallel Session 1 (Day 1)

• Time: 13:00–15:15 (Jakarta Time, UTC+7)

• Format: Each room featured 8 presenters (10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes Q&A)

• Rooms: Onsite (Harmonize 1–4) and Virtual Rooms (Virtual Room 1–4)

Parallel Session 2 (Day 1)

• Time: 15:45–16:50

• Format: Each room featured 4 presenters (10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes Q&A)

• Rooms: Onsite (Harmonize 1–3)

Day 1 concluded with certificate distribution, session chair recognition, and closing remarks, along with information about the Day 2 agenda.

Day 2 — Friday, December 12, 2025

Venue: Telkom Corporate University Campus, Bandung, Indonesia

Opening & Main Sessions

Day 2 opened with registration and welcome coffee, followed by the opening ceremony:

Welcome Remark
Marilyn Morales Obod, LPT, EDD
Research Director, World Citi Colleges, Philippines

Keynote Speakers (Day 2)

Prof. Dr. H. Didi Sukyadi, M.A.
Rector, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Topic: Strengthening Initiative, Authenticity, and Usefulness (SINAU) for a Connected World

Jayant Bhargava
Country Managing Director, Accenture Indonesia
Topic: AI: A Declaration of Autonomy

Panel Discussion (Day 2)

Panel Discussion 2: Fostering Collaborative and Adaptive Organizations through Knowledge Integration (ISCLO) featured:

• Dr. Riza A. N. Rukmana – VP IT Digital Governance & Quality, Telkom Indonesia

• Adir Ginting – Head Enterprise Sales, Google Indonesia

• Dr. Rifki Sadikin, M.Comp. – Head of Research for Computing, National Research & Innovation Agency (BRIN)

• Moderator: Pradisty Herlina Setiabudi – Telkom Indonesia

The main event on Day 2 concluded with appreciation tokens and a short break before continuing into parallel academic sessions.

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Academic Parallel Presentation Sessions — Day 2

Parallel Session 3 (Day 2)

• Time: 10:35–11:40

• Format: Each room featured 4 presenters (10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes Q&A)

• Rooms: Onsite (Harmonize 1–3)

Parallel Session 4 (Day 2)

• Time: 13:25–15:30

• Format: Each room featured 8 presenters (10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes Q&A)

• Rooms: Onsite (Harmonize 1–4)

Following the sessions, the committee continued with presenter certificate distribution, coffee/prayer break, and score recapitulation ahead of the closing ceremony.

Awarding Ceremony & Closing

The conference concluded with an Awarding Ceremony

Your dedication to research and innovation has truly set a high standard!

BEST PRESENTATION
Telkom Indonesia: Marshaniswah Syamsul, Made Kevin Bratawisnu, Rahmanda Nofal Arif, Iqbal Hanif, Wahyu Febri Ramadhy, Richard Alberto, M. Bayhaqi Irwansyah, Fiko Rahardito Baskoro, Anita Dwinata Lubis, Nur Arifah.

UKM: Naziatul Aziah Mohd Radzi
Tokyo University of Science: Niken Prasasti Martono
La Salle University: John Mark Saldivar
Arriesgado College: Erika Fontaron
Telkom University: Nadhira Salsabila Vanka

BEST PAPER
“Navigating Transformation: Autoetnographic Insights into Learning and Systemic Limits in Organizational Change”
Authors: Merysa1, Rizka Zeny2
Affiliation: 1University of Bristol, United Kingdom, 2Telkom Indonesia, Indonesia
“The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Solving Gender, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Issues in the Aquaculture Sector: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Agenda”
Authors: Muhammad Ilham Fadhilah1, Sunu Widianto1, Andreas Recki Prasetyo1, Rora P. Sari1, Hamzah Ritchi1
Affiliation: 1Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
“Unraveling The Impact of Social Media Marketing Activities on Behavioral Engagement: Brand Awareness and Brand Image as mediators”
Authors: Marshanda Azahra Yasir1, Grandys Frieska Prassida1
Affiliation: 1Universitas Internasional Semen Indonesia, Indonesia

POSTER AWARDS
Best Poster: Rahma Yulia Prastiwi (Telkom Indonesia) – “AR as Software as Service in Fashion Retail”
Most Favorite Poster: Ilham Himawan (Telkom Indonesia) – “Creating Shared Value Through Digital Health Ecosystem”

After that the next session is Group Photo, and Farewell, followed by the official closing speech:

Closing Speech (Day 2)
Dr. Muhammad Subhan Iswahyudi, S.T., M.Eng.
Conference Chair ICRES–ISCLO 2025; Senior General Manager, Telkom Corporate University

See You at the Next ICRES–ISCLO!

With the successful completion of ICRES–ISCLO 2025, it is hoped that all participants gained valuable insights, new perspectives, and meaningful connections—strengthening future collaborations in research, innovation, strategic business, and organizational learning.

We look forward to welcoming you again at the next ICRES–ISCLO agenda!